Although the purpose of steroids is to reduce swelling, not the size of the tumor itself, they do have a toxic effect on certain tumor cells, particularly primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL).Steroids may be prescribed before, during, or after surgery.They may be started when the tumor is diagnosed if edema is seen on a magnetic resonance image (MRI) scan, or if swelling is causing pressure on the brain. Steroids may also be used to treat edema caused by radiation therapy.our doctor can explain other side effects that may occur with steroid use. If you are using steroids, be sure to contact your doctor if you: 1  Run a temperatureâeven if no other symptoms are present. 2  Have blood in your bowel movements.
By definition, lawn thatch is the layer of (mainly) dead turfgrass tissue lying between the green vegetation of the grass above and the root system and soil below. This layer, if it becomes too thick (1/2 inch or more), is bad for your grass and must be removed to maintain lawn health.
Tow tine dethatchers can be attached to garden tractors. A dethatcher, or lawn scarifier is a device that removes thatch from lawns. Types of dethatchers include motorized dethatchers or those that can be pulled behind a garden tractor.